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Loaded car transporter leaves M4 and overturns near Bath

News imageNational Highways The front part of the car transporter turned over in a field, with the back still attached filled with new cars and just about standing still.National Highways
Police were called to reports of a vehicle in a ditch after the transporter came off the motorway

A car transporter loaded with cars crashed into a field next to the M4.

The incident happened at around 10:00 GMT near to J18 of the eastbound carriageway, and one person was taken to hospital as a precaution.

The M4 was initially blocked to allow emergency services access to the scene, lane closures remained in place for several hours.

National Highways in the South West said the motorway was fully reopened just after 15:30 GMT.

On X, formerly known as twitter, National Highways said the closures were "to allow recovery to take place safely".

News imageNational Highways Car transporter stuck in some mud in a field, with a large recovery vehicle behind it dragging it out.National Highways
A recovery operation led to a slip road and lane closure
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